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48 results for continuous valuations

Let SO+(p,q)\mathrm{SO}^+(p,q) denote the identity connected component of the real orthogonal group with signature (p,q)(p,q). We give a complete description of the spaces of continuous and generalized translation- and SO+(p,q)\mathrm{SO}^+(p,q)-invariant valuations, generalizing Hadwiger's classification of Euclidean isometry-invari…

2016-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Classifies contravariant matrix-valued valuations on polytopes without continuity assumptions.

problem Classifying contravariant matrix-valued valuations on polytopes without continuity assumptions.
method Complete classification of contravariant matrix-valued valuations on polytopes in Rn\mathbb{R}^n without continuity assumptions.
result The only such valuation is the general Lutwak-Yang-Zhang matrix in dimension n4n \geq 4, and a new function in dimension 3.

The decomposition of the space of continuous and translation invariant valuations into a sum of SO(n) irreducible subspaces is obtained. A reformulation of this result in terms of a Hadwiger type theorem for continuous translation invariant and SO(n)-equivariant tensor valuations is also given. As an application, symme…

2010-08-23abs ↗pdf ↗

A complete classification of all continuous GL(n) contravariant Minkowski valuations is established. As an application we present a family of sharp isoperimetric inequalities for such valuations which generalize the classical Petty projection inequality.

2012-07-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Classification of SL(n) covariant valuations on Orlicz spaces.

problem Classifying continuous SL(n) covariant valuations on Orlicz spaces.
method Complete classification without symmetric assumptions, focusing on moment matrix and a new functional in dimension two.
result The moment matrix is the only SL(n) covariant valuation for n≥3, and a new functional appears in dimension two.

The paper extends the convolution operator to non-smooth valuations using geometric inequalities.

problem Extending the convolution operator to non-smooth valuations.
method Using geometric inequalities derived from optimal transport methods.
result Constructing a continuous extension of the convolution operator on smooth valuations to non-smooth valuations.

The classification of continuous, translation invariant Minkowski valuations which are contravariant (or covariant) with respect to the complex special linear group is established in a 2-dimensional complex vector space. Every such valuation is given by the sum of a valuation of degree of homogeneity 1 and 3. In dimens…

2013-06-10abs ↗pdf ↗

Classifies SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp-spaces.

problem Classifying SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp-spaces.
method Established a complete classification for continuous and SL(n) covariant matrix-valued valuations on Lp(Rn,|x|2dx), eliminating matrix symmetry assumption.
result Unique characterization of such valuations by the moment matrix in n>2, rotation matrix in 2D.

Classifies curvature measures and valuations in Euclidean spaces.

problem Characterizing valuations and curvature measures in Euclidean spaces.
method Classification of curvature measures and valuations using differential forms and representation theory.
result Complete classification of curvature measures and valuations with specific invariance properties.

A Steiner type formula for continuous translation invariant Minkowski valuations is established. In combination with a recent result on the symmetry of rigid motion invariant homogeneous bivaluations, this new Steiner type formula is used to obtain a family of Brunn-Minkowski type inequalities for rigid motion intertwi…

2012-07-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Study ESO valuation using mean-variance hedging in continuous time models.

problem Valuation of Employee Stock Options (ESOs) in continuous time models.
method Dynamic programming and PDE techniques.
result ESO's value expressed as expected discounted payoff with respect to an equivalent martingale measure.

The spaces of Sp(n)-, Sp(n)U(1)- and Sp(n)Sp(1)- invariant, translation invariant, continuous convex valuations on the quaternionic vector space H^n are studied. Combinatorial dimension formulas involving Young diagrams and Schur polynomials are proved.

2010-05-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Researchers classify and decompose valuations on convex functions.

problem Classifying valuations on convex functions.
method Geometric decomposition of valuations, using properties of special subspaces and Monge-Ampère-type operators.
result Valuations decompose into subspaces defined by vanishing properties.

The space of Minkowski valuations on an m-dimensional complex vector space which are continuous, translation invariant and contravariant under the complex special linear group is explicitly described. Each valuation with these properties is shown to satisfy geometric inequalities of Brunn-Minkowski, Aleksandrov-Fenchel…

2011-01-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Model for valuing inflation-linked interest rate derivatives.

problem Valuation of inflation-linked derivatives under stochastic interest rates.
method Stochastic model for inflation, interest rates; derivation of valuation equation; viscosity solutions; numerical scheme.
result The price of the contingent claim is the unique viscosity solution of the valuation equation.

Proposes a tuning-free dynamic pricing method for linear valuation models.

problem Dynamic pricing in linear valuation models with unknown market noise distribution.
method Shape-constrained isotonic regression under weaker Hölder continuity assumptions.
result Demonstrates lower empirical regret compared to existing methods.

The projection body operator Π, which associates with every convex body in Euclidean space Rn its projection body, is a continuous valuation, it is invariant under translations and equivariant under rotations. It is also well known that Π maps the set of polytopes in Rn into itself. We show that Π is the only non-trivi…

2012-07-31abs ↗pdf ↗

Recent theoretical results establish that time-consistent valuations (i.e. pricing operators) can be created by backward iteration of one-period valuations. In this paper we investigate the continuous-time limits of well-known actuarial premium principles when such backward iteration procedures are applied. We show tha…

2011-09-08abs ↗pdf ↗

Two new models improve option valuation for negative or mean reverting futures markets.

problem Valuation of futures contracts with negative underlying prices.
method Proposed two models: Ornstein-Uhlenbeck and continuous time GARCH.
result Improved option values compared to Black 76, especially for negative or mean reverting markets.

Hadwiger's Theorem states that Euclidean-invariant convex-continuous valuations of definable sets are linear combinations of intrinsic volumes. We lift this result from sets to data distributions over sets, specifically, to definable real-valued functions on n-dimensional Euclidean space. This generalizes intrinsic vol…

2012-03-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Quantum Portfolios of quantum algorithms encoded on qbits have recently been reported. In this paper a discussion of the continuous variables version of quantum portfolios is presented. A risk neutral valuation model for options dependent on the measured values of the observables, analogous to the traditional Black-Sch…

2010-04-02abs ↗pdf ↗

An extension of the idea of state tameness is presented in a dynamic framework. The proposed model for financial markets is rich enough to provide analytical tools that are mostly obtained in models that arise as the solution of SDEs with deterministic coefficients. In the presented model the augmentation by a shadow s…

2005-09-06abs ↗pdf ↗

New model incorporates long-range dependence in mortality rates for better valuation and risk management.

problem Lack of appropriate models for valuing and managing mortality securities with long-range dependence.
method Proposes a novel class of Volterra mortality models that incorporate LRD, derived in closed-form solution.
result Models provide flexibility and tractability for valuing and hedging mortality-related products.

Optimal pricing strategy for unknown valuation models with noisy feedback.

problem Minimizing regret in dynamic pricing with unknown valuation functions and noisy feedback.
method Proposes a minimax-optimal algorithm using discretization and data partitioning to handle unknown noise distribution and Lipschitz continuity of valuation functions.
result Achieves minimax-optimal regret bound matching the theoretical lower bound up to logarithmic factors.

This is a continuation to the paper [arXiv:1511.08164] in which a problem of minimizing normalized volumes over Q\mathbb{Q}-Gorenstein klt singularities was proposed. Here we consider its relation with K-semistability, which is an important concept in the study of Kähler-Einstein metrics on Fano varieties. In particul…

2015-12-22abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper refines Alesker-Bernig-Schuster theorem, proving Hodge-Riemann relations for Euclidean balls.

problem Understanding translation-invariant valuations and their geometric implications.
method Explicit construction of highest weight vectors and analysis of natural operations on these vectors.
result Proof of Hodge-Riemann relations for Euclidean balls, extending geometric inequalities.

In this paper we study the approximate learnability of valuations commonly used throughout economics and game theory for the quantitative encoding of agent preferences. We provide upper and lower bounds regarding the learnability of important subclasses of valuation functions that express no-complementarities. Our main…

2011-08-29abs ↗pdf ↗

We present a dialogue on Funding Costs and Counterparty Credit Risk modeling, inclusive of collateral, wrong way risk, gap risk and possible Central Clearing implementation through CCPs. This framework is important following the fact that derivatives valuation and risk analysis has moved from exotic derivatives managed…

2013-11-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Researchers find optimal stopping points for assets under non-exponential discounting.

problem Finding optimal stopping points for assets under non-exponential discounting.
method Constructing optimal equilibria for continuous-time stopping problems with specific conditions.
result Optimal equilibria are unique under certain conditions and can be characterized explicitly.

New method for risk quantification using quantile processes and measure distortions.

problem Risk quantification and valuation in financial markets.
method Develops a novel stochastic valuation principle based on probability measure distortions induced by quantile processes.
result Introduces a system of subjective probability measures that indexes a stochastic valuation principle susceptible to probability measure distortions.

This paper surveys options pricing under arithmetic Brownian motion and derives formulas for various types of options.

problem The use of arithmetic Brownian motion in finance is not widely adopted.
method Risk-neutral valuation and derivation of formulas for European options under three types of underlying assets.
result Derivation of formulas for European options and partial differential equations for American options.

Study compares ZBDT model to BDT for financial derivatives valuation.

problem Valuation of financial derivatives under catastrophic events.
method Introduced Zero Black-Derman-Toy (ZBDT) model with jumps to zero interest rate.
result ZBDT model better matches financial slowdown risk.